Workers, Donations Needed For Scout Camp

July 01, 1992|By MIA BAILEY Daily Press

ISLE OF WIGHT — Staff personnel is needed for Girl Scout Day Camp Darden, located near Franklin, which will be holding it's first session starting next week.

Adults and teen-age girls are needed to fill positions for all three summer camp sessions, July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24. Some positions are salaried, but most are for volunteers. No experience is necessary. The day camp is open to any girl ages 6 to 18, not just Girl Scouts.

Girl Scout Day Camp Darden is designed for girls to enjoy a variety of experiences and build on existing skills.

The basic program will consist of daily flag ceremonies, singing, swimming in a pool, boating with rowboats and canoes, arts and crafts, rest, free time, nature exploration, ponds, birds and wildflowers.

At various levels, girls can learn some of the eight basic outdoor skills such as first aid, knot tying, lashing, which is making tables using sticks and knots, and proper jackknife use.

The Darden staff is trained and experienced in all aspects of Girl Scouting.

The girls will receive day camp patches and other recognitions. They should provide their own lunch and snack.

The boating program builds on skills girls learn by progressing from one level to another. Recycling is also practiced in every aspect of camp life.

Girl Scout Day Camp Darden is located near Franklin and the location is not given for security reasons. Darden covers Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Chesapeake and Gates County, N.C. Camp fee is $35, and is waived for staff daughters.

A baby-sitter will be provided. Financial aid is available. Free transportation is provided from Capron, Courtland, Boykins, Ivor, Birdsong Recreation Center, Suffolk YMCA, and the Girl Scout Shack in Franklin.